Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii / We all have those friends or family members who love nothing more than a new book under the tree. Giant-sized booksellers and overwhelcming stacks of bestsellers can seem a little daunting, so for an afternoon of simple, book-buying pleasure, visit Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii. There are great selections of traditional works of Hawaiian literature and compilations of proverbs recorded from Hawaiian oral tradition. Titles from Pacific Islanders like Patricia Grace, Witi Ihimaera and other notable authors who’ve shaped the Pacific’s literary scene await you.